Embedded tape reel lock mechanism for tape embedded storage drive
a technology of lock mechanism and tape drive, which is applied in the direction of instruments, instruments, and accessories for indicating/preventing prior/unwanted use, etc., and can solve the problem of creating quite a significant movement of the tape driv
Active Publication Date: 2021-12-28
WESTERN DIGITAL TECH INC
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This patent relates to a lock mechanism for a tape embedded drive. The lock mechanism includes a latch lock, one or more latch tips, a magnet, and an electromagnet. When the electromagnet is activated, the latch lock moves to an unlocked position, and when it is de-activated, the latch lock moves to a locked position where the one or more latch tips are in contact with the first and second gears. This mechanism ensures safe and reliable locking of the tape reels. The storage device also includes a lock plate with a latch lock, a magnet, and an electromagnet, allowing for easy locking of the tape reels. The technical effects include improved safety and reliability of the lock mechanism and simplified locking process.
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Individually, the moving parts are of little significance, but collectively, the numerous moving parts can create quite a significant movement of the tape drive, such as shock and vibration of the tape drive, which creates an unstable tape drive.
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[0021]In the following, reference is made to embodiments of the disclosure. However, it should be understood that the disclosure is not limited to specific described embodiments. Instead, any combination of the following features and elements, whether related to different embodiments or not, is contemplated to implement and practice the disclosure. Furthermore, although embodiments of the disclosure may achieve advantages over other possible solutions and / or over the prior art, whether or not a particular advantage is achieved by a given embodiment is not limiting of the disclosure. Thus, the following aspects, features, embodiments, and advantages are merely illustrative and are not considered elements or limitations of the appended claims except where explicitly recited in a claim(s). Likewise, reference to “the disclosure” shall not be construed as a generalization of any inventive subject matter disclosed herein and shall not be considered to be an element or limitation of the a...
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Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to a lock mechanism for a tape embedded drive. The tape embedded drive comprises an enclosure enclosing a first tape reel, a second tape reel, and a lock mechanism. The first tape reel comprises a first gear, the second tape reel comprises a second gear, and the lock mechanism is disposed between the first and second gears. The lock mechanism comprises a latch lock, one or more latch tips disposed at a first end of the latch lock, a magnet disposed at a second end of the latch lock, and an electromagnet disposed adjacent to the magnet. When the electromagnet is activated, the latch lock moves to an unlocked position. When the electromagnet is de-activated, the latch lock moves to a locked position where the one or more latch tips are in contact with the first and second gears.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63 / 088,770, filed Oct. 7, 2020, which is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSUREField of the Disclosure[0002]Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a lock mechanism for a tape embedded drive.Description of the Related Art[0003]Tape data storage is a system for storing digital information on magnetic tape using digital recording. Tape storage media is more commonly packaged in cartridges and cassettes. A tape drive performs writing or reading of data in the cartridges or cassettes. A common cassette-based format is LTO, which comes in a variety of densities.[0004]Tape drives operate by using a tape head to record and read back information from tapes by magnetic processes. The tape head comprises servo elements and data elements that are arranged in an array that is oftentimes referred to as a tape head array.[0005]In ope...
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IPC IPC(8): G11B23/28G11B5/55G11B5/78
CPCG11B5/5508G11B5/5573G11B5/78G11B23/043G11B23/08721
Inventor UEFUNE, KOUKITAKAHASHI, TOSHIOHIRAMATSU, TOMOKI
Owner WESTERN DIGITAL TECH INC